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Kapuas, Administrative regency in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Kapuas extends across 17,070 square kilometers of land, incorporating 231 villages and serving as a governmental district in the province of Central Kalimantan.

The formation of Kapuas experienced territorial changes in 2002 when two new regencies, Pulang Pisau and Gunung Mas, were created from its western districts.

The population of 425,186 residents includes multiple ethnic groups who maintain their traditions through local festivals, music performances, and regional ceremonies.

The regency contains 214 rural desa and 17 urban kelurahan, with the town of Selat hosting eight urban districts and 72,382 inhabitants.

The northern region reaches elevations of 500 meters above sea level and features the Kapuas River, stretching 600 kilometers through the territory.

Location: Central Kalimantan

Capital city: Kuala Kapuas

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Shares border with: Murung Raya, North Barito, South Barito, Barito Kuala, Pulang Pisau, Gunung Mas

GPS coordinates: -3.00000,114.38000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38

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